The Shelley Tasker Show

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comIn this lively episode of the Shelley Tasker Show, I kick off with co‑host Mallificus Scott as we chat about everyday rhythms: the push‑pull between routine and freedom, parenting teens glued to screens, neighbours, spring sunshine in Cornwall, slow cooking versus stews, and getting back to basics with home baking and allotments. We swap stories about lockdown neighbourliness, kids’ adventures gone awry, and the simple joys of birdsong, barbecues, and coastal life—before welcoming guests Patrick Chanel and Al Von Kurt for a robust second‑hour discussion. Our conversation then turns thoughtfully to weightier topics: the ethics and culture around abortion, contraception, family, inheritance, and societal cohesion, with contrasting views from Catholic teaching to pragmatic concerns, and how law, media and morality intersect. We also touch on speech, “wrongthink” and festival cancellations, and close with a spirited exchange on skies and science—contrails, cloud seeding, and aviation’s impact on the atmosphere—questioning narratives while focusing on verifiable environmental effects and responsible discourse.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comIn this lively episode, I kick off the new year feeling, well, human—complete with on‑air mute mishaps and a fresh live chat that actually works. Mallificus and I ease into the hour with vintage music gems and a meander through gardens, log‑round sculptures, and wooden mushrooms before opening up about the emotional rollercoaster of menopause, HRT, and the reality of low patches—and why small acts of kindness (and a nearly free lunch) can make a day. We also riff on eye‑opening greeting cards, the value of speaking plainly about women’s health, and the odd joys of doing a radio show in slippers.Our guest, Etta Volk—host of Critical Review on RBN—joins us for a spirited, wide‑ranging conversation: fuel price shocks and shortages, digital footprints and opting out, and how social media shapes the pace of breaking stories. We unpack government pandemic preparedness plans, free speech fault lines, and media narratives; wander through space talk from Artemis II to whether the moon landings stack up; and dive into medical debates, from germ theory scepticism to bioweapon fears, MK‑Ultra, and how propaganda patterns repeat. We round things off with music loves—from Pink Floyd and Megadeth to underrated indie cuts—and where to find Etta’s work, plus a tease for her upcoming RBN special.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comIn this episode of the Shelley Tasker Show on Food for Thought Radio, I’m joined by my co-host Mallificus Scott and returning guest Tony Bevington for a lively, thoughtful and sometimes hard-hitting conversation. We start with light-hearted catch-up, seasonal chatter, and our “word of the week” and uplifting quote, before delving into media fear cycles, AI deepfakes and authenticity, and the ways public trust is shaped. Tony reflects on turning 86, sharing vivid life lessons from his years as a paramedic, teacher and overseas volunteer, his concerns about political honesty and erosion of freedoms, and insights from his memoir “My Wings of Destiny.” We navigate difficult topics—from community safety and media narratives around Epstein, to the recent meningitis headlines, risk, responsibility and compassion—then pivot to resilience, practical skills, and the power of community. Tony also introduces breathwork and recounts striking experiences from Papua New Guinea, palm oil plantations, and island life—contrasting consumerism with communal living. We round off with music notes, nature’s spring revival, and a call to rebuild trust and local bonds over fear.  Resources and mentions (non-sponsored): - Guest: Tony Bevington, author of “My Wings of Destiny” (available on Amazon) - Topics: AI deepfakes and copyright, media narratives, community safety, public school culture, breathwork, palm oil and monoculture, resilience and localism - Music referenced: Melissa Kerber – “Carve Your Heart Out Yourself”; Pacific Island/Polynesian music influences; slide guitarist Justin Johnson - Quote read on-air: Donna Ashworth, reflective piece on our unseen impact